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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the first recorded mutiny of the British Navy occur?
(a) Timor.
(b) Brighton.
(c) Nore.
(d) Spithead.

2. Who commands the Bellipotent in chapter six?
(a) Captain Bligh.
(b) Captain Graveling.
(c) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Captain Vere.

3. What causes Billy to lose his voice on occasion?
(a) Fear.
(b) Illness.
(c) An odd genetic malfunction.
(d) Stress.

4. Why does Billy join the British navy?
(a) He wants to defend his country.
(b) His father is a naval Captain.
(c) His best friend is joining up and convinces him to follow.
(d) He is conscripted into service.

5. What often causes a mutiny?
(a) Illness.
(b) A sudden gust of wind.
(c) Sailors who drink too much and fight.
(d) Unhappy sailors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which naval ship does Billy serve on?

2. In chapter four, which sailor is hailed as the greatest of all time?

3. What is the greatest fear in the British Navy?

4. In chapter four, which naval commander is hailed as one of the greatest strategists of all time?

5. How do Captain Vere's officers view their commander's personality?

(see the answer key)

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